NC16051
Flight / Schedule
NC16051
Aircraft
Lockheed 10 ElectraRegistration
NC16051
MSN
1062
Year of Manufacture
1936
Operator
Arthur KudnerDate
August 15, 1939 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Hartford-Rentschler Field Connecticut
Region
North America • United States of America
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On August 15, 1939 at 12:00 AM, NC16051 experienced a crash involving Lockheed 10 Electra, operated by Arthur Kudner, with the event recorded near Hartford-Rentschler Field Connecticut.
The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
5 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 40.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 3, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. Shortly after takeoff from Hartford-Rentschler Airfield, the airplane lost height and crashed. Two occupants were killed while three other were seriously injured. The aircraft was totally destroyed upon impact.
Aircraft reference details include registration NC16051, MSN 1062, year of manufacture 1936.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
1
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Hartford-Rentschler Airfield, the airplane lost height and crashed. Two occupants were killed while three other were seriously injured. The aircraft was totally destroyed upon impact.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
3
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
40.0%
Known people on board: 5
Operational Details
Operator
Arthur KudnerFlight Type
Private
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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